CS1 vs CS2 Center channel

Posts: 5
edited September 2009 in Speakers
It bugs me to no end but the space to be occupied by my center channel speaker is too small to accomodate a CS-2 (which is the one I want), but a CS-1 will fit (just barely) My question is how much difference is there in the sound produced by these two speakers. If the CS-1 is significantly different than the CS-2 then I can rearrange my setup but it will not look nearly as good. But in all honesty it's all about the sound - looks are secondary. Any insight is appreciated.

Doug
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  • Posts: 6,174
    edited December 2008
    I am in the same boat. My new TV stand only has 18" of width for a center channel. The CS1 will fit, and they are pretty inexpensive, but I do not know how well it will match to my SDA-2B's. Anybody have any suggestions?
  • Posts: 130
    edited December 2008
    I owned the CS-1 and bumped up to the CS-2 and I have to tell you it's a world of difference. Before I was having trouble getting the voices to a clarity where I could understand them with the other effects. BUT, I guess it all depends on what you are matching them to. When I had the CS-1 my front mains were Monitor 40's and the CS-1 worked well. After I upgraded to monitor 70's the CS-1 was a bit over matched. Again, you're going to get a great speaker because it's Polk but if you are looking to get the more impressive speaker I'd find a way to fit the CS-2 in there, it's a monster.

    TV: Samsung LN40A550
    Mains: Polk Monitor 70's
    Center: Polk CS2
    Surrounds: Polk OWM3's
    Receiver: Onkyo TX sr705
    BDP: Sony S350
    Subs: Velodyne VRP1200 and VRP1000
    Monster Power Conditioner EP IR 2450
  • Posts: 97
    edited December 2008
    Yea i got the CS2 and it rocks! I want to upgrade my fronts from RTi 70 to either RTi A5 or A7 will that be a good / okay match with CS2?
    Samsung-55 LED
    Denon 3808ci
    RTi A5 (Fronts)
    CSi A6 (Center)
    FXi 5 (Rears)
    Velodyne DPS-12 (Sub)
    EMOTIVA XPA-5 :D:cool::p;):)
  • Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2008
    I also have the CS2 with my Monitor 70's and they play very nice together. What are you running as your mains Lancair? If you have anything like the Monitor 50's or lower I would suggest you run the CS1. You don't want your center channel to be too "powerful" for your mains. Oh, and welcome to Club Polk.
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
  • Posts: 5
    edited December 2008
    Thanks for your input. I have a feeling it's better to get the CS2's. That way when I upgrade to monitor 60 or 70's in the near future I wont be disappointed with the sound.......even if the "look" is not quite as I imagined. Thanks again
  • Posts: 5
    edited December 2008
    I also have the CS2 with my Monitor 70's and they play very nice together. What are you running as your mains Lancair? If you have anything like the Monitor 50's or lower I would suggest you run the CS1. You don't want your center channel to be too "powerful" for your mains. Oh, and welcome to Club Polk.

    I am running a pair of 10 year old Infinity floor speakers. They are just OK, but I will be upgrading to Polk Monitor 70's or possibly the 60's. I think the CS2 will be a better match with the sound. Thanks for your input
  • Posts: 6
    edited December 2008
    CS2 for 99 bucks at crutchfield :)
  • Posts: 3
    edited September 2009
    Anyone know where to buy a CS2 center Channel speaker here in Vancouver, BC? I have a monitor 50 Front but i'm using a Bose401 temporarily and its a crap :(. thanks for any help
  • Posts: 258
    edited September 2009
    how abt if I buy one and ship it to u? what r the Canadian customs guidelines?

    Living Room: 7.3: Samsung - LN52A750, Pioneer Elite SC07
    , logitech 880
    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
    Bed Room: Pioneer Elite VSX-52 , Monitor 50

    Storage-RTi8,CSi5,PSW505,Monitor50
  • Posts: 3
    edited September 2009
    that would be very nice....I think if this item get shipped as a gift i would not pay too much tax. How it cost do you think?

    cheers,
  • Posts: 3
    edited September 2009
    by the way i need a black one if possible. how much do you think it cost me including shipping here in Vancouver, BC? thanks again.
  • Posts: 258
    edited September 2009
    here is the gift limitation: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/postal-postale/gifts-cadeaux-eng.html
    If I buy it at JR.com its $112 USD + shipping (not sure ow much does it cost)

    Living Room: 7.3: Samsung - LN52A750, Pioneer Elite SC07
    , logitech 880
    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
    Bed Room: Pioneer Elite VSX-52 , Monitor 50

    Storage-RTi8,CSi5,PSW505,Monitor50

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